New Delhi: The Supreme Court has refused to entertain a petition seeking a judicial probe into the Pahalgam terror attack, stating that such a move would demoralize the forces. Blasting the petitioners, the apex court said the "sensitivity" of the issue should have been looked into before filing such a plea.
"Be responsible before filing such PILs (Public Interest Litigations). You have some duty towards your country also. This is the crucial hour when each and every Indian has joined hands to fight terrorism. Don't demoralise the forces. Look at the sensitivity of the issue," Justice Surya Kant said.
The petition sought the formation of a judicial commission to investigate the attack by Pakistan-based terrorists in Pahalgam's Baisaran valley that left 26 tourists dead. The court said the task of judges was to decide on disputes and not conduct inquiries.
"Since when have we acquired expertise of investigation? You are asking a retired Supreme Court judge to investigate. They can only adjudicate. Don't ask us to pass an order," the court said while berating the petitioner.
The petitioner was again pulled up by the court after he sought directions to protect Kashmiri students studying outside J&K. The petitioner claimed that Kashmiri students were being attacked after the Pahalgam attack. While allowing withdrawal of the plea, the top court said the petitioner could approach the concerned High Court over the issues faced by students from J&K.
